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Take It Easy

Dec. 13, 2013|318 views

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It’s all too easy
to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of early winter. With all the
frenzied activity, you may find your nerves are frazzled and you’re feeling
stressed and unhappy, before you even realize what’s going on.
When that happens, it’s important to make time to relax and unwind.

Goodness knows, the pressures of
modern life can take their toll on your health if you’re not careful.
Being under constant stress raises levels of the stress hormone cortisol. And
over time high cortisol levels can overtax your immune system, setting you up
for illness. High cortisol is also linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular
disease, and a tendency to overeat. So taking time to relax is not just about
your short-term sanity; it’s also about your long-term health.

But how to unwind when there’s so much to
do? How about taking a tip from the English and enjoying a good cup of tea.There’s a reason
generations of people have put on a kettle for tea when things get hectic. It’s soothing and
relaxing to pause for tea. It’s calming, and civilized. And it’s not just
because it forces you to take time to prepare and enjoy a hot beverage. Green
tea, especially, contains a unique amino acid, called theanine. Studies have
shown that theanine really does help the mind focus and relax. It relieves
anxiety and promotes a state of focused calm. It may even help enhance
concentration and learning. It all happens in the mind, but it’s not
imaginary: A good “cuppa” really does help you relax. So drink up!